Internship

Intelligence Specialist Internship

Japan Focus

Posted on 8/7/2024

Strider Technologies

Strider Technologies

51-200 employees

Strategic intelligence using AI and open data

Consulting
Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning

South Jordan, UT, USA + 1 more

More locations: Vienna, VA, USA

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Data Science
Requirements
  • Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver accurate and high-quality work.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and your language of expertise.
  • Language Proficiency: Native or near-native fluency in Russian, Farsi, Mandarin Chinese, or Japanese.
  • Technical Skills: Familiarity with programming languages, data science tools, and quantitative methods is a significant advantage, though not mandatory.
  • Teamwork and Independence: Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in a relevant field, such as International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, or International Economics; or in a quantitative field like Data Science or Computer Science.
  • Specialized Interests: A strong interest in threat intelligence, competitive intelligence, and risk analysis.
  • Analytical Experience: Experience in analyzing nation-state activities is highly valued.
  • Learning Agility: Willingness and ability to quickly learn new concepts and understand threat actor Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
Responsibilities
  • Use open-source intelligence skills to identify and evaluate high-value datasets across the open web, often in foreign languages.
  • Collaborate with engineers to collect, extract, and transform open-source data.
  • Perform checks, maintenance, and quality control on data pipelines.
  • Develop language models for threat detection.
  • Accurately label data and perform quality control of labeled data in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
  • Collaborate with members from the Global Intelligence Team to analyze intelligence and help provide actionable insights on the threat landscape.
  • Assist with projects to drive product development and automation.

Strider Technologies provides strategic intelligence services that help organizations enhance their technology and innovation efforts. The company uses open source data and artificial intelligence to convert publicly available information into valuable insights. Strider serves a diverse range of clients, including those in the public, research, and academic sectors, by offering actionable data that helps them identify risks and seize opportunities in a competitive global landscape. One of Strider's key products is Shield, which integrates with existing security systems to deliver focused analysis of security events and proactive defense measures. The company updates its database monthly to ensure clients have access to the latest information, setting it apart from competitors by providing timely and relevant insights tailored to critical organizational needs.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$110.9M

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, Utah

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

59%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strider raised $55m in Series C funding to expand its AI platform.
  • The company launched Spark AI for enhanced data search and risk management.
  • Strider's partnership with Sumisho Aero-Systems expands its reach in the Japanese market.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from AI-driven intelligence firms may erode Strider's market share.
  • Strider's reliance on open-source data could be challenged by data privacy regulations.
  • The geopolitical focus on China and Russia may expose Strider to political risks.

What makes Strider Technologies unique

  • Strider uses AI to convert open-source data into strategic intelligence insights.
  • The company focuses on mitigating state-sponsored IP theft and supply chain vulnerabilities.
  • Strider's Shield product integrates with existing systems for proactive security analysis.

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Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Company Equity Options

Flexible Paid Time Off

Wellness Reimbursement

US Holidays (Office Closed)

Paid Parental Leave

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

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